Scars of the Veteran
The List ALL-16 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- ALL-16
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Dan Frazier
What it does
You may exile a white card from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Prevent the next 7 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn. If it's a creature, put a +0/+1 counter on it for each 1 damage prevented this way at the beginning of the next end step.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Scars of the Veteran was originally printed as part of the Mercadian Masques expansion set for Magic: The Gathering, released by Wizards of the Coast in 1999. The card is a white instant that reflects the thematic focus of the Mercadian setting, which emphasized trade, political maneuvering, and the ongoing struggles of various factions on the plane of Mercadia. Mechanically, it was designed to provide utility in combat by preventing damage to creatures, fitting the flavor of a seasoned soldier providing tactical support.
The artwork for the original release was illustrated by artist Donato Giancola, whose classical style helped establish the visual identity of the set. Giancola’s depiction of a battle-worn warrior was intended to convey the resilience and history implied by the card's title. The card was later included in 'The List,' a curated collection of reprints designed by Wizards of the Coast to bring older, out-of-print cards back into modern draft environments and boost the collectibility of current booster products.
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